Mayor Walsh Names August 6 ‘Godsmack Day’ in Boston

One time my dad played golf with the guy from Godsmack. My old man said he was a good guy, didn’t comment much on his golf game though, probably a sign that my dad lost, but maybe he was just being humble too.

Godsmack is that local band that nobody really thinks of as a local band because they seem way too New Hampshire to be a Boston group. That all ends on Wednesday. WAAF reports that Marty Walsh will officially declare August 6 Godsmack Day in Boston. The mayor will give the Lawrence-based band this distinction in a ceremony at the Faneuil Hall Newbury Comics, which will also allow fans who show up early (first 500 to be exact), at a special 8 a.m. opening, to purchase a copy of the band’s sixth album, “1000hp,” and be granted access to a special autograph signing later in the day.

Interesting choice for Mayor Walsh to continue pushing the local arts game. Not sure everyone in Boston will be down with having a Godsmack Day, if for no other reason than title alone, but then again, Boston can stand to have less of a stick up its ass most of the time too. While Godsmack may have a very particular audience, they have found Grammy award-winning success, and this is at least another step in Marty Walsh showing that he has somewhat of an eye on local arts initiatives.

It’s time to bend it like a Bostonian and make your way around town with
RadioBDC and Heineken to catch all the major soccer matches.
Come experience the electric energy at these notorious soccer pubs and deck yourself out with soccer swag that will be up for grabs.
Keep an eye out for Paul Driscoll who will be fueling the fire and getting the fans’ scoop on plays.
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Perry Eaton writes for Boston.com. Perry Eaton talks on the radio with me from time to time. Today, he talked to me about what he’s been listening to and some upcoming shows and festivals worth checking out. Click here to read more. More